Extension Housing Seal - TorqShift(R)

Extension Housing Seal













Removal

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles

2. Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case Removal.

Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

3. NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the driveshaft yoke with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer if a pry area is not present on the driveshaft side.

NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft flanges.

Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission.

- Using mechanic's wire, support the driveshaft.





4. Remove the output shaft flange.

1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.

2. Remove the output shaft flange.





All vehicles

5. Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, remove and discard the output shaft nut.





6. Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover along with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.





Installation

All vehicles

1. Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Installer, install the output shaft seal.





2. Inspect the new output shaft nut O-ring for cuts. If cut, install a new output shaft nut.





3. Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, install a new output shaft nut.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).





RWD

4. Install the output shaft flange and a new bolt.
- Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).





5. NOTE: Align index marks made during removal.

NOTE: Install new bolts and retainers.

Install the 4 new driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts.

- To install, tighten flange to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).





4WD vehicles

6. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to Transfer Case Installation.

All vehicles

7. Start the engine. Move the selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.

8. NOTICE: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.